Dog Adoptions

Interested in Adopting A Dog From Us?

When adopting a dog you are gaining a family member for the rest of its life. For a puppy, this can be a commitment of 10 to 15 years.

Our shelter rescues stray dogs, which means these dogs have been lost or abandoned. We receive them when one of our Dog Control Officers or a citizen is unable to locate the owner. Under Oregon state law, we must hold every dog we receive that has no identification for a minimum of three days and licensed and otherwise identified dogs a minimum of five days. This is to give the owner an opportunity to redeem their lost dog. If the pet is not claimed during that time, and the dog is healthy and friendly, it will be available for adoption.

If you are looking for a new companion, visit our shelter Tuesday thru Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and look through our kennels or view the adoptable dogs on our website.

Adoption Process

Want to Adopt a Forever Friend?

You're looking for a great dog, and we are looking for great homes to place our dogs! To make sure that you and your new dog will be a good match, we have established the following adoption process:

1. Looking for your new dog

üVisit the shelter and take a walk through our kennels

üBrowse the Web to see adoptable dogs online

2. Get acquainted

üTalk with our adoption counselors by visiting them at the shelter or calling them at 503-566-6966.

üThey will tell you about this dog and arrange a get acquainted visit.

üYou MUST bring all family members, including other dog(s), that live in the household to meet the dog. We have a “shelter” cat to test-drive each dog’s feline interest.

3. Complete the pre-adoption paperwork

üIf you have fencing you must provide pictures, as well as landlord information / proof of home ownership.

4. Come to the shelter for your adoption

üThe appointment will last approximately 30 minutes.

üOur adoption counselor will help you decide whether the dog you've chosen will fit well with your lifestyle and give you information about training and caring for your new family member.

üUnless the pet is already spayed or neutered, we will deliver it to the veterinarian for sterilization before you take it home. You can normally pick up your new friend one day after the spay/neuter surgery.

üYou will fill out and sign our adoption contract.

6. Enjoy your new forever friend

üCall us if you have questions or concerns about your dog; we will do everything we can to help you and your dog have a successful long term relationship.

Adoption Costs

Adoption Fee: $175

Adoption fee includes the animal spay or neuter (if needed), a veterinarian's health exam, first vaccination(s), microchip, license (if Marion County resident, and Welcome Home Kit. Plus - you get a great new forever friend. What a deal!